Principal Transport Planner
24 days ago
London
Principal Transport Planner London or Manchester UK - other UK offices can be considered for the right candidate. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Transport Planner to lead and support development planning projects across a wide range of sectors. You will play a key role in delivering transport inputs for planning applications providing expert advice to clients and influencing sustainable development proposals. This role combines technical project management and client-facing responsibilities and offers an excellent opportunity to shape land use and transport integration at a senior level. Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery: • Lead and manage the transport planning aspects of development planning projects from site promotion through to planning submission and post-consent stages., • Prepare and review key documents such as Transport Assessments Transport Statements Travel Plans and Access Feasibility Studies., • Conduct and oversee junction capacity assessments (e.g. using Junctions 10 LinSig VISSIM)., • Provide expert advice on access servicing parking active travel and public transport strategies to support development proposals., • Act as a key point of contact for clients delivering high-quality service and building long-term relationships., • Represent clients at planning committees appeals and public consultations as required., • Mentor junior staff and provide quality assurance across deliverables., • Support resource planning work allocation and technical training within the team., • Contribute to winning new work through preparation of bids fee proposals and client presentations., • Degree in Transport Planning Civil Engineering Town Planning Geography or a related discipline., • Typically 8 years of professional experience in transport planning with a strong focus on development planning., • Extensive experience delivering transport inputs to support planning applications in the UK., • Strong knowledge of relevant national and local transport and planning policy frameworks (e.g. NPPF LTN 1/20)., • Proficiency in modelling and analysis tools (e.g. TRICS Junctions 10 LinSig AutoCAD GIS)., • Excellent report writing presentation and communication skills., • Proven project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Chartered status or working toward professional accreditation (e.g. CIHT ICE RTPI TPP)., • Experience working with developers local planning authorities or multidisciplinary project teams., • Commitment to your development, • Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles, • A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are, • Inspiration from colleagues clients and projects, • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company, • Flexible work environment, • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Matched pension contributions Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply. We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Rambolls supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you dont meet all the requirements we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team. Deadline: 15/09/2025 Please note we will review CVs and fill the position as soon as possible. Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company founded in Denmark we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So thats where we start and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings Transport Water Environment & Health Energy Management Consulting and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge we help shape the societies of tomorrow. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Equality diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where when and how much you work. At Ramboll we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at ___ Equality diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where when and how much you work. At Ramboll we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at Principal Transport Planner London or Manchester UK - other UK offices can be considered for the right candidate. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Transport Planner to lead and support development planning projects across a wide range of sectors. You will play a key role in delivering transport inputs for planning applications providing expert advice to clients and influencing sustainable development proposals. This role combines technical project management and client-facing responsibilities and offers an excellent opportunity to shape land use and transport integration at a senior level. Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery: • Lead and manage the transport planning aspects of development planning projects from site promotion through to planning submission and post-consent stages., • Prepare and review key documents such as Transport Assessments Transport Statements Travel Plans and Access Feasibility Studies., • Conduct and oversee junction capacity assessments (e.g. using Junctions 10 LinSig VISSIM)., • Provide expert advice on access servicing parking active travel and public transport strategies to support development proposals., • Act as a key point of contact for clients delivering high-quality service and building long-term relationships., • Represent clients at planning committees appeals and public consultations as required., • Mentor junior staff and provide quality assurance across deliverables., • Support resource planning work allocation and technical training within the team., • Contribute to winning new work through preparation of bids fee proposals and client presentations., • Degree in Transport Planning Civil Engineering Town Planning Geography or a related discipline., • Typically 8 years of professional experience in transport planning with a strong focus on development planning., • Extensive experience delivering transport inputs to support planning applications in the UK., • Strong knowledge of relevant national and local transport and planning policy frameworks (e.g. NPPF LTN 1/20)., • Proficiency in modelling and analysis tools (e.g. TRICS Junctions 10 LinSig AutoCAD GIS)., • Excellent report writing presentation and communication skills., • Proven project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Chartered status or working toward professional accreditation (e.g. CIHT ICE RTPI TPP)., • Experience working with developers local planning authorities or multidisciplinary project teams., • Commitment to your development, • Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles, • A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are, • Inspiration from colleagues clients and projects, • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company, • Flexible work environment, • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Matched pension contributions Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply. We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Rambolls supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you dont meet all the requirements we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team. Deadline: 15/09/2025 Please note we will review CVs and fill the position as soon as possible. Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company founded in Denmark we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So thats where we start and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings Transport Water Environment & Health Energy Management Consulting and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge we help shape the societies of tomorrow. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Equality diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where when and how much you work. At Ramboll we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at